AIRA DESIREI DIZON BSTM2B

REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. In what ways has cultural tourism existed since ancient days? What are some examples of
ancient and medieval forms of heritage tourism?

 The inherent desire of mankind to explore and learn more about cultural identities of different
regions of the world has been one of the pillars of the tourist business. Cultural heritage
generates national pride in one's history in domestic tourism. Cultural heritage promotes peace
and understanding in international tourism by encouraging respect for and understanding of
different cultures. Thousands of years of cultural exchange have resulted in some of the best
historical monuments as well as a diverse religious and cultural mix. Asia, famous for
archaeological wonders such as Angkor Wat, Borobudur, the Great Wall, and the Taj Mahal, is
unquestionably an incredibly appealing and diverse tourism offering with plenty to offer
travelers from all walks of life. Recognizing Asia's wealth and diversity of culture, as well as the
fact that Asia will soon become a leading tourism destination, tourism planners and travelers
alike are learning to avoid mass and uncontrolled tourism in favor of sustainable tourism
development. By their very nature, cultural heritage attractions are one-of-a-kind and
vulnerable. As a result, tourist officials must investigate the best ways to grow these cultural
heritage sites while also protecting and maintaining them in the long run. If this does not
happen, serious and irrevocable loss to Asia's cultural identity will occur.

2. Is everything in the environment around us part of our heritage, or does it only include buildings
and archaeological sites? What parts of our surroundings should be considered heritage?

 Yes, because when we say heritage, it encompasses all of our inherited customs, monuments,
artifacts, and culture. The spectrum of modern activities, meanings, and behaviors that we
derive from them is most crucial. Preserving, excavating, displaying, or restoring a collection of
old artifacts is part of heritage, but it is much more. It is both concrete and ethereal in the sense
that ideas and memories—of songs, recipes, languages, dances, and a variety of other aspects
of who we are and how we identify ourselves—are just as essential as historical structures and
archaeological sites. Heritage is an important aspect of the present, as well as the future we will
create.

3. What are some world-famous examples of intangible culture that are important heritage
attractions?

 Cultural heritage preservation preserves cultural practices and identities as a part of what has
shaped us as a people and a nation. In many cases, material and intangible cultural assets are
inextricably linked and cannot be separated. The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress,
is an example of intangible culture that is essential heritage. It was established by the United
States Congress in 1976 to "preserve and portray American folklife" through research,
 documentation, archival preservation, reference services, live performance, exhibitions,
publications, and training. The Center collects and documents living traditional culture,
preserving it for future generations in the Library of Congress's state-of-the-art preservation
facilities. Cultural Programs is another example. The Asian Pacific American Center, Latino
Center, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, and Smithsonian Folkways are among the
Smithsonian's Cultural Centers. The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center provides vision,
leadership, and support for Asian and Pacific Islander American initiatives at the Smithsonian
Institution, working to better reflect their contributions to the American experience, world
culture, and understanding of our planet and natural world in Smithsonian Institution
collections, research, exhibitions, outreach, and publications.

4. Do cultural tourism and heritage tourism differ from one another? If so, how?

 Heritage tourism and cultural tourism have distinct characteristics. When compared to cultural
tourism, heritage tourism is considered to be place-based. Heritage tourism is focused on the
location, whereas cultural tourism is focused on the experience and places little or no emphasis
on the location.

5. How do serious cultural tourists differ from casual cultural tourists?

 Casual cultural tourists have a poor motivation for travel and have a shallow cultural
experience, whereas serious cultural tourists have a strong motivation for travel and have a rich
cultural experience.